on the indian markets, not one we talk about much, i will tell you about that later. and mobile adverts targeting you based on where you are we ll be talking to a firm giving away free wifi but with a catch. three years after it started in sweden, a company becomes the first in the us to microchip its employees. we want to know, would you sign up for it? just use the hashtag #bbcbizlive. the micro chipping, convenient maybe, but lots of privacy issues. we will get into that later. hello and welcome to business live. three of the world s most valuable internet firms release their latest numbers this week. the biggest by far is google‘s parent, alphabet. it has just reported a 21%jump in revenues. that was better than expected, but there was less cheer when it came to earnings. net profit fell 27.7% to $3.5 billion. hitting the bottom line was a $2.7 billion fine by the european commission which ruled the firm abused its power by promoting its own shopping comparison servic
what price would you pay for a second opinion? we meet the firm that says it can tailormake your healthcare plan and guide you through the confusing and expensive world of medical treatment. and as confectionery giant mars says its maltesers, m&ms and minstrels packs are to shrink by 15% to keep prices down. we want to know do you prefer higher prices or smaller packs? let us know, use the hashtag bbcbizlive. just use the hashtag bbcbizlive. get in touch. i m sure you have a view. welcome to the programme. on wednesday, theresa may triggers article 50, and the uk will start two years of brexit negotiations with the rest of the eu. so just how is britain s economy doing and have any of the predictions of doom and gloom come to pass? the uk economy grew by more than previously reported in the last three months of 2016. the value of goods and services produced in the uk or gross domestic product was up by 0.7% from 0.6% according to the office for national stat